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Swiss Museum of Transport
Switzerland’s most visited museum, with large exhibitions on rail, road, aviation, space and mobility, plus family-friendly interactive displays.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
145
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lucerne will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 145 trains that leave Zurich for Lucerne on Tue, Jul 07, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 75 2590 | 2590
IR 75 2564 | 2564
IR 2567 | 2567
IR 75 2580 | 2580
IR 70 2631 | 2631
IR 70 2611 | 2611
IR 70 2613 | 2613
IR 70 2623 | 2623
IR 70 2621 | 2621
IR 70 2629 | 2629Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lucerne:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Lucerne costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 2m faster (41m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $65 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lucerne trains for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 2:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 2 877 | 877+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19157 | 19157 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 3:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 3:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19161 | 19161 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 4:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18661 | 18661 · IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19163 | 19163 · IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18863 | 18863 · IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3274 | 3274 | 4:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IC 2 881 | 881+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 6:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19165 | 19165 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 4:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 5:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18665 | 18665 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19167 | 19167 · IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18867 | 18867 · IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19169 | 19169 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 5:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18369 | 18369 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 5:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 6:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18669 | 18669 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 6:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19173 | 19173 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 6:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18373 | 18373 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 6:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 7:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18673 | 18673 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19177 | 19177 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 7:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 8:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18677 | 18677 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18677 | 18677 · RE 37 4836 | 4836 · RE 12 4786 | 4786 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h44 | 10:05 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 8:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IC 2 889 | 889 · S 3 21382 | 21382 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 10:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19181 | 19181 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 8:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 9:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18681 | 18681 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 9:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19185 | 19185 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 9:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 10:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18685 | 18685 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 10:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18687 | 18687 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19189 | 19189 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 11:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18589 | 18589 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18689 | 18689 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19191 | 19191 · RE 37 4842 | 4842 · S 26 8693 | 8693 · B 73 73214 | 73214 | 11:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h04 | 1:28 AM Lucerne | 3 transfers | |
IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h16 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h40 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h59 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h29 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18795 | 18795 · S 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:33 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h05 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:39 AM Zurich HB | 4h59 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18594 | 18594 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:45 AM Zurich Altstetten | 4h53 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18615 | 18615 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h02 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 5:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h05 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 70 30611 | 30611 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h05 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19121 | 19121 · IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19121 | 19121 · IR 70 30611 | 30611 | 5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 70 30611 | 30611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 7:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18329 | 18329 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:55 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 10:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 11:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 12:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 12:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19153 | 19153 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 2:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18653 | 18653 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 23 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Switzerland’s most visited museum, with large exhibitions on rail, road, aviation, space and mobility, plus family-friendly interactive displays.
Major private art museum known for strong Picasso and Paul Klee holdings, along with works by Monet, Matisse and other modern masters.
Museum and geological site with glacier potholes, alpine geology exhibits and the historic mirror maze, combining natural history and local heritage.
The city’s most atmospheric walking area, full of painted facades, narrow lanes, small squares and easy access to major sights.
Scenic lakeside walking route with mountain views, elegant hotels, boat traffic and many of Lucerne’s classic postcard perspectives.
Historic old-town square surrounded by colorful buildings, a fine place to appreciate Lucerne’s civic history and street life.
Lucerne’s signature dish: a puff pastry pie filled with veal, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, often with raisins. It is a classic festive specialty strongly associated with the city.
A hearty Swiss Alpine pasta bake with macaroni, potatoes, cream, cheese, and onions, often served with apple sauce. It is a comforting traditional dish widely eaten in Central Switzerland.
Crisp grated potato cake, originally a Swiss farmhouse staple and now a national classic. In Lucerne it is commonly served as a side or topped with cheese, egg, or cured meats.
Historic traditional inn in Lucerne known for classic local dishes such as Luzerner Chügelipastete and hearty Swiss fare. Warm, old-style atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Well-known riverside restaurant in Hotel des Balances serving polished Swiss and international cuisine. Stylish setting with Reuss views, suitable for a refined meal in the old town.
Established casual spot specializing in Swiss cheese fondue and other traditional dishes. Popular for an easygoing, classic Swiss dining experience in central Lucerne.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and restaurants, but public transport and casual food can be managed with planning.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated in restaurants; round up taxis, small tips optional at cafes and hotels.
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Lucerne Railway Station -> Lucerne Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Lucerne trains use the Zürich HB to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
ATMs are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Parking, WC.
Available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Verkehrshaus/Lido.
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